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CONNECTICUT
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES:
BRISTOL- LAKE COMPOUNCE AMUSEMENT PARK
271 Enterprise Dr, Bristol 860.583.3300
www.lakecompounce.com
COST: $33.95 52" and taller / $24.95 under 52"
/ $16.95 Seniors (age 60+) / age 3 and under Free
HOURS: Call for hours as they vary greatly
America's Oldest Amusement Park! Full of many classic
rides as well as many updated rides. There are many acceptable
for the little ones. After hours at the amusement park,
cool off in the water park area.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- There is a lot for all ages of
child (and parents!) to do. Plenty of restrooms well
distributed throughout the park. And a favorite for the kids-
free Pepsi distributed throughout the park.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS-
MYSTIC- MYSTIC AQUARIUM
55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic 800.572.5955
www.mysticaquarium.org
COST: $20.75 adults/ $15.25 children (age 3 - 17), $19.75
Seniors (age 65+). Wagon rentals are $7
HOURS: March - November: Sun - Sat 9a - 6p, December -
February: Mon - Fri 10a - 5p, Sat & Sun 9a - 6p
Amazing variety of fish, sea life and birds! The kids will
love petting the rays in the Ray Touch pool and seeing the sea lions
and penguins. For an additional $2 stop in the interactive
bird aviary and feed some birds (the entrance fee include a seed
stick).
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- The kids loved the bird aviary!
It was a lot of fun to feed the birds. There is so much to do
that you can easily keep the kids busy for hours.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS-
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Family
Friendly Travel Tip:
Older children can use time in the car or airplane to
learn a new craft. There are some great books
about learning to knit, crochet and cross-stitch.
Your child will be occupied and have a sense of
accomplishment when they have completed a project by the
end of the journey. |
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